Janet of I’m going crazy; you come, too shows us step by step how to create two tiny birds using primarily boullion stitch. So gorgeous — and perfect for crazy quilting. See the photo tutorial.… Read More ...
Make an embroidered felt ring
Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) got the itch to try making a ring from felt. And — you know Mollie — once the ring was complete, she had to embroider it! Isn’t the result adorable? We need drawersful of … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
New series of tutes: Goldwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is letting us look over her shoulder as she undertakes a goldwork embroidery project. Don’t miss a single post of this series! See the latest instalment.… Read More ...
CQ seam treatment: Drama
Here’s another stunning seam treatment from SharonB of Pin Tangle that you can easily duplicate on your crazy-quilt project. She points out that the arches are worked in chain stitch and the black stitches use rayon ribbon floss. The addition … Read More ...
Inspiration: Louise Riley
Deadlyknitshade of Crafty Crafty blog kindly pointed out the freakin amazing work of Louise Riley, who embroiders life-size images on mattresses. You’ve got to see this!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Twisted openwork
Meri of Agulhas da Meri continues her series of posts on drawn-thread work with a photo tutorial for creating this beautiful twisted embellishment. See Meri’s post (text in both Portuguese and English).… Read More ...
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes by Lupin
The latest needlework invention by Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: snowy owl brooches. If this doesn’t make you smile, your lips are probably broken. See more at Laura’s blog and online shop.… Read More ...
Free charts: Bookmarks
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This Embroidery roundup is all about free Easter patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Easter Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra green, charm, and whimsy into your stitching projects. Whether you love traditional shamrocks, playful folk characters, or seasonal motifs with a hint of Irish luck, needlework offers endless … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
You can stitch Petronille!
This adorable chart is available free from les loisirs abbygaelle. The blogger transformed a drawing (left) by Petronille, daughter of her bloggy friend Dominique, into a work of needleart we all can enjoy! Yea, Petronille and Abbygaelle! Get the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Christina Alessi
I adore this mixed-media work by Christina Alessi She says, “I draw my original design first, then watercolor on the fabric, then stitch. I’m really liking the finished product.”
Me, too! See more on Christina’s blog.… Read More ...
Freebie: Embroidered desktop calendar
Don’t miss this month’s gorgeous free desktop wallpaper from Pin Tangle blog featuring one of SharonB‘s spectacular designs. Get the download.… Read More ...
